Deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil

Brazil: Deaths in armed conflicts was 68 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
68 deaths
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
20th
of 196 countries
All-time high
147 deaths
in 2023
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil, 1989–2025

0501001501989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 0 deaths1991: 0 deaths1992: 0 deaths1993: 33 deaths1994: 0 deaths1995: 0 deaths1996: 0 deaths1997: 0 deaths1998: 0 deaths1999: 28 deaths2000: 0 deaths2001: 0 deaths2002: 0 deaths2003: 0 deaths2004: 0 deaths2005: 34 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 0 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 0 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 0 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 0 deaths2017: 0 deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 26 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 43 deaths2022: 120 deaths2023: 147 deaths2024: 60 deaths2025: 68 deaths

Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

In 2025, deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil stood at 68 deaths.

That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil peaked at 147 deaths in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

Brazil ranks 20th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 1
1990s 6.1 deaths 0 deaths 33 deaths 10
2000s 3.4 deaths 0 deaths 34 deaths 10
2010s 2.6 deaths 0 deaths 26 deaths 10
2020s 73 deaths 0 deaths 147 deaths 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil?
Deaths in armed conflicts in Brazil was 68 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 147 deaths in 2023.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Brazil rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
Brazil ranks 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths in armed conflicts
Unit
deaths
Source
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,252 data points, 1989–2025
Last refreshed

The best estimate of the number of deaths of civilians from one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.